Free Resources

Video library, guides and manuals

Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) in partnership with a variety of stakeholders including the Department of Education, have produced a suite of free resources to support approved providers in managing their early childhood service. These resources have been authored by expert professionals, developed by a dedicated team of editors and designers and are quality-assured and current.

Video Library

The video library consists of a suite of free short educational video resources to support approved providers in managing their early childhood service. These videos provide a great introduction to governance topics and complement our live governance training sessions and online self-paced modules.

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EYM Transition Guide

ELAA has partnered with the Department of Education and has developed a guide to support committees of management of stand-alone kindergartens considering and/or transitioning to an EYM organisation. An Early Years Management (EYM) is a local government or community-based organisation that provides professional leadership and centralised management of kindergarten services. EYMs can improve the quality of service provision, support professional development of staff, strengthen community partnerships that benefit children and families in your service.

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Managing Performance Related Concerns (MPRC) Resource

The Managing Performance Related Concerns (MPRC) Resource guides employers in managing issues of underperformance and misconduct in the workplace, and builds understanding industrial relations obligations.

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The ABCs of CISS Practice Guide

The Practice Guide has been developed to address the key questions early childhood teachers, educators and leaders need answered to be able to participate in the Child Information Sharing Scheme with confidence.

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DET Capability Assessment Guide

The Capability Assessment Guide provides a resource and framework to support teachers and Approved Providers to undertake the Capability Assessment in the Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA) and the Early Education Employees Agreement 2020 (EEEA).

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EM&D Free Resources

Employee Management and Development Resource

The Employee Management and Development Resource has been developed by ELAA to support early childhood education and care services in the ongoing management and development of their employees.

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BudgetWorks v4 Manual

The BudgetWorks v4 Manual has been developed by ELAA to support early childhood education and care services with developing early childhood programs and balancing community demands with industrial, funding and regulatory requirements.

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ModelWorks v4 Manual

The ModelWorks v4 Manual has been developed by ELAA in conjunction with Department of Education and Training to support early childhood education and care services with the preparation of funded kindergarten expansion across Victoria, specifically with inclusion of 3-year-old kindergarten service provision.

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Helpful resources for policy development

Helpful resources for policy development

An essential part of the operation of a service is the development and implementation of policies that are relevant for its community, including children, families and staff.

This information sheet provides you guidance on the policy development and/or review process and links to resources to inform policy content.

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EYM Governance Support Manual

The EYM Governance Support Manual has been developed by ELAA as part of the Rural EYM Governance Project. It provides information, guidance resources and templates that can be utilised by EYMs to strengthen their governance systems and ensure their ongoing long-term viability.

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Individual Learning Plans for Children in Out-of Home Care

Individual Learning Plans for Children in Out-of-Home Care provides an overview of what early childhood educators need to consider when developing individual learning plans for children placed in out-of-home care (OoHC).

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Risks – Kinder Quick Reference Guide

Download VMIA’s ‘Kinder Quick Reference Guide’, a management guide for early childhood services committees of management. The guide is designed to assist committee members understand their role in managing risk, what is covered by VMIA insurance products, how to make a claim, and where to get help if required. Learn more about some common types of risks, and how best to prepare appropriate policies and procedures.

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Early Childhood Agreement for Children in Out-of Home Care

The Early Childhood Agreement for children in out-of-home care aims to increase the participation of young children placed in OoHC in high quality early childhood education and care.

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